Shiga-like Toxins 1 (Stx1) and 2 (Stx2) are harmful toxins produced by certain E. coli strains, notably E. coli O157.These toxins cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, by inhibiting protein synthesis in host cells. In severe cases, they can lead to life-threatening conditions like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can cause acute kidney failure.”
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